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Betula lenta

Cherry Birch, Sweet Birch, Black Birch

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

12 - 21m

Width:

11 - 12m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

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Insects and Diseases

Indication of some resistance to the bronze birch borer. Other pests include birch leaf miners, birch skeletonizers and aphids.

Management Notes

None of significance